Applications are now open for the new Energy Efficiency grant - provided by Green Economy on behalf of Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Businesses in Greater Manchester can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to fund their energy efficiency projects. The grants are available for a limited time and can be employed to invest in
Energy Efficiency Grants are available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greater Manchester subject to business and project eligibility and the scale of CO2e savings expected from the project.
Talk to our consultants for independent advice.
With the help of Green Economy this landmark arts centre has streamlined its lighting use and slashed its energy bills, freeing up funds for creative arts projects.
Lowry finished installing energy efficient lighting in their stairwells operated by sensor technology in spring 2025 and knocked £9,000 off their annual energy bill, equating to 19 tCO2e, as a result of the project.
HM Pasties, based in Oldham, received grant funding for a replacement blast freezer. Working with Green Economy, the business saved 36.6 carbon tonnes (tCO2e)
Media-City UK's Un.Titled Studios used grant funding to replace their 40 year old heating system with a heat pump, making annual carbon savings of 70 tonnes (CO2e).
Yellow Door Day Nursery was awarded a grant to replace their existing gas boiler with electric heat pumps, reducing the businesses gas consumption equating to 5.65 CO2e tonnes and creating cost savings of £1,200 each year.
Navigating the green finance landscape can be tricky for businesses. Grants will differ depending on the green technology you want to invest in, the size and nature of your business, and the region you operate in.
We have a range of green finance resources available to help you choose the best funding option for your business: